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2023
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales.CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Kate Middletonhad anextra special St. Patrick’s Dayin 2023! The holiday marked her first as thehonorary Colonel of the Irish Guards.King Charlesgave his daughter-in-law the royal role in December 2022, a fitting position for the Princess of Wales, who hashonored the guards regimentalmost every St. Patrick’s Day since marrying into the royal family in 2011.
02of 172023Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales.Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesWhile her color choice was unexpected,there was a reasonthe royal opted for it over a classic green: Kate’s ensemble perfectly matched the color of the plumes in the Irish Guards' bearskin caps, St. Patrick’s blue.
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Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales.Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images
While her color choice was unexpected,there was a reasonthe royal opted for it over a classic green: Kate’s ensemble perfectly matched the color of the plumes in the Irish Guards' bearskin caps, St. Patrick’s blue.
03of 172023Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales.ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty ImagesFor the first time, Princess Kate took the royal salute as the troops marched past. But she was quite accustomed to other traditions, such as distributing shamrock sprigs, which the guards pin to their tunics. Also getting a sprig of the bloom was the regimental mascot, the Irish wolfhound, who got a sweet pat from the royal.
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Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales.ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images
For the first time, Princess Kate took the royal salute as the troops marched past. But she was quite accustomed to other traditions, such as distributing shamrock sprigs, which the guards pin to their tunics. Also getting a sprig of the bloom was the regimental mascot, the Irish wolfhound, who got a sweet pat from the royal.
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2022
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It was the first time Kate andPrince Williamwere able toparticipate in the paradein three years, after the coronavirus pandemic interrupted the usual festivities.
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2021
St. Patrick’s Day looked a little bit different in 2020 and 2021 as COVID swept the globe. Instead of the typical festivities, Kate andPrince Williamjoined world leaders inwishing Ireland a happy St. Patrick’s Dayin a video from the Irish Foreign Ministry in 2021.
06of 172019Prince William and Kate Middleton.DAVID HARTLEY/REX/ShutterstockThe royal couple rocked their usual looks on St. Patrick’s Day in 2019 — Kate in green and William in a military uniform. The then-Duchess of Cambridge wore a forest green Alexander McQueen coat that she topped with a matching fascinator. She kept her hair back and accessorized with a pair of green tourmaline and green amethyst Kiki McDonough earrings.
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2019
Prince William and Kate Middleton.DAVID HARTLEY/REX/Shutterstock
The royal couple rocked their usual looks on St. Patrick’s Day in 2019 — Kate in green and William in a military uniform. The then-Duchess of Cambridge wore a forest green Alexander McQueen coat that she topped with a matching fascinator. She kept her hair back and accessorized with a pair of green tourmaline and green amethyst Kiki McDonough earrings.
07of 172019PA Images/Sipa USAAfter the formalities,Prince Williamand Kate toasted with a pint of Guinness!
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After the formalities,Prince Williamand Kate toasted with a pint of Guinness!
08of 172018Mark Cuthbert/UK Press/Getty ImagesKate got in theholiday spiritwith a green Catherine Walker coat trimmed with black fur cuffs and a collar and a jaunty green fascinator. She accessorized for the chilly weather with black gloves, black tights and suede pumps – and added an extra touch of glam with her drop earrings.
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2018
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Kate got in theholiday spiritwith a green Catherine Walker coat trimmed with black fur cuffs and a collar and a jaunty green fascinator. She accessorized for the chilly weather with black gloves, black tights and suede pumps – and added an extra touch of glam with her drop earrings.
09of 172018Andrew Parsons - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesKate was eight months pregnant withPrince Louison the holiday in 2018, so she toasted with a glass of water!
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Kate was eight months pregnant withPrince Louison the holiday in 2018, so she toasted with a glass of water!
10of 172017KGC-178/STAR MAX/IPxAfter missing the parade in 2016 (whichPrince Williamattended alone), Kate looked stylish in a collared green coat from Catherine Walker with the Irish Guards shamrock brooch. She completed the look with a matching fascinator.
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2017
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After missing the parade in 2016 (whichPrince Williamattended alone), Kate looked stylish in a collared green coat from Catherine Walker with the Irish Guards shamrock brooch. She completed the look with a matching fascinator.
11of 172017Richard Pohle/GettyNaturally, the celebrations included sipping a pint of Guinness!
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Naturally, the celebrations included sipping a pint of Guinness!
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2015
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The maternity moment came just a few weeks beforePrincess Charlottewas born.
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2014
The Duchess of Cambridge dressed in head-to-toe green for 2014’s appearance at the parade in Mons Barracks, Aldershot, selecting a Hobbs London belted trench, Gina Foster hat, Cartier shamrock brooch and green suede pumps.
15of 172013Indigo/GettyKate kept cozy while pregnant withPrince Georgeat the St. Pat’s celebrations in 2013, sporting a green coat dress over a black turtleneck dress, tights and heels, coordinating with black gloves and fascinator.
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2013
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Kate kept cozy while pregnant withPrince Georgeat the St. Pat’s celebrations in 2013, sporting a green coat dress over a black turtleneck dress, tights and heels, coordinating with black gloves and fascinator.
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2012
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17of 172012Chris Jackson/AFP/GettyCheers to you, Princess Kate!
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Cheers to you, Princess Kate!
source: people.com
